Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 145

Honestly, it was kind of magical.

Everything Mr. Williams had given Lillian had, by some crazy coincidence, sparked her hidden talents.

Camila suddenly realized something.

Wait a minute—had Mr. Williams noticed this about Lillian, and purposely chosen those gifts to nurture her abilities?

If so, that was seriously impressive.

He’d only met Lillian a handful of times, and yet he’d picked up on so much!

Meanwhile, Dennis Williams had no idea what was running through Camila’s mind. He was still focused on the video for a few moments, his eyes thoughtful. Then he nodded, clearly impressed. “She really does have a gift for the arts. Whether it’s drawing or music, her talent is something special.”

That was as close to a confirmation of Camila’s suspicions as she was going to get.

She could hardly believe it.

They talked for a while longer—about Lillian, about plans for Lightning’s training, and a dozen other things. Before long, they arrived at the restaurant.

Camila had picked a trendy little bistro in downtown Harrisburg—one of those members-only places that was always packed, with a waiting list a mile long. She’d managed to reserve a private room ahead of time, but even so, the kitchen was slammed and the food was coming out slower than usual.

She glanced at Dennis, worried he’d be annoyed by the wait. “Do you want to try somewhere else?”

He shook his head, taking a slow sip of his Earl Grey. “No need. If Ms. Davis recommends it, I’m happy to wait. Besides, a busy place usually means the food’s worth it.”

Camila relaxed a little. There was something intimidating about Dennis Williams—he was always calm and polite, but his presence was undeniable. She couldn’t help feeling a bit on edge around him, even though their conversation was friendly enough. She found herself sneaking glances at him, never quite meeting his gaze for long.

Lillian, on the other hand, didn’t have a care in the world. As soon as they sat down, she dragged Dennis into a lively discussion about Lightning, her little voice mixing with his deep, reassuring tones—a surprisingly perfect harmony.

Camila sipped her tea quietly, listening to them chat. But then, all of a sudden, a wave of dizziness hit her. The room spun, and darkness threatened to close in. She almost slipped from her chair, but at the last second, she felt something steady her—Dennis’s hand, gentle but firm, before quickly letting go.

“Ms. Davis, is your blood sugar low?” Dennis’s deep voice cut through the haze.

Camila steadied herself, face pale. “A little, yeah. But it’s fine. The food will be here soon.”

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